19 minutes ago FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Direct Line shares surge on Aviva approach, Loungers backs £338m takeover

Direct Line Insurance shares are back in the takeover spotlight after the Green Flag owner rejected a £3.3 billion approach by Aviva.

Economics

20 minutes ago Mohamed Al Fayed may have raped and abused at least 111 women and girls, say police

Scale of criminality would make Fayed, who died last year at the age of 94, one of Britain’s most notorious sex offendersPolice believe Mohamed Al Fayed may have raped and abused at least 111 women and girls over nearly four decades, with his youngest victim said to have been just 13 years old.The scale of the criminality would make Fayed, who died last year at the age of 94, one of Britain’s most notorious sex offenders, and raises urgent questions about how he got away with his crimes. Continue reading...

Events

22 minutes ago Scots urged to 'seize the moment' for St Andrew's Day and have say on proposed Galloway National Park

The Galloway National Park Association is encouraging people to take part in a consultation over whether the region should become Scotland’s third national park.

Politics

24 minutes ago Inside Laura Hamilton's huge renovation project: Star reveals she's knocked down most of her new Mallorcan holiday home as she shares a glimpse at exciting property plans

A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton has given a glimpse at the huge renovations she is making to her new Mallorcan holiday home. 

Society

26 minutes ago BBC bans 'unvetted' members of the public from Broadcasting House due to protests and terror threats

Lesley Smith, the BBC’s in-house counsel, told councillors that Broadcasting House had been the target of 158 incidents so far this year

Events

28 minutes ago Liz's lens in focus: How Liz Hatton, the aspiring photohrapher who has died aged 17, fulfilled her wish list with an incredible portfolio after a terminal cancer diagnosis

The teenager from Harrogate, Yorkshire, passed away in the early hours yesterday at her home, less than a year after being diagnosed with an incurable desmoplastic small round cell tumour.

Science

32 minutes ago Gardening expert's essential tips to ensure green and healthy lawn next spring

Tom Clamp, from Doff - a manufacturer of premium garden care products - has shared expert advice for keeping your lawn healthy and green in the spring

Society

39 minutes ago Matt Hancock urges MPs to back assisted dying after constituent’s cancer tragedy changed his mind

Exclusive: The former health secretary told The Independent he can remember the moment he changed his mind on assisted dying

Events

49 minutes ago Community bid for road safety improvements at Castle Douglas junction finally pays off

Dumfries and Galloway Council has agreed to repaint road markings and look into installing new signs at the roundabout at the top of King Street in a bid to boost road safety there.

Politics

55 minutes ago Lorraine Kelly blushes as iconic pop star urges her to flog saucy snaps online

Lorraine Kelly was left red-faced during a recent interview on her self-titled talk show, during which a chart-topping singer tried to persuade her to join an adult content sharing site

Politics